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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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